City Council
Regular MeetingCorning, CA · December 14, 2021
Minutes
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
This is an Equal Opportunity Program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law. Complaints of
discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo
Karen Burnett
Shelly Hargens
Jose “Chuy” Valerio
Mayor: Robert Snow
All members of the City Council were present.
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
D. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government
Code § 54956.8
Property: APN: 071-131-001-000
Agency Negotiator: Kristina Miller, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City and adjacent property owner.
Under Negotiation: Terms of use of the property.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government
Code § 54956.8
Properties: APN: 071-136-001-000, 071-136-002-000, 071-136-003-000, 071-136-
004-000, 071-136-005-000, 071-136-006-000, 071-136-007-000, 071-136-008-000,
071-136-009-000, 071-136-010-000, 071-136-011-000
Agency Negotiator: Kristina Miller, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City and Felix Bill Family LTD, Hildebrandt Family Trust,
and Conway Revocable Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON
CLOSED SESSION: 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Snow reported that direction was provided to staff in terms of Agency Items 1 & 2.
CITY OF CORNING
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
This is an Equal Opportunity Program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law. Complaints of
discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo
Karen Burnett
Shelly Hargens
Jose “Chuy” Valerio
Mayor: Robert Snow
All members of the City Council were present.
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager.
D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Burnett.
E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS: None.
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: None.
G. CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items listed on the Consent Agenda be acted
on simultaneously unless a Councilmember or members of the audience request separate
discussion and/or action.
1. Waive reading, except by title, of any Ordinance under consideration at this meeting
for either introduction or passage, per Government Code Section 36934.
2. Waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the November 23, 2021 City Council
Closed Session and Regular Council Meeting with any necessary corrections:
3. December 8, 2021 Claim Warrant in the amount of $350,337.19.
4. December 8, 2021 Business License Report.
5. November 2021 Wages & Salaries: $492,717.85
6. November 2021 Treasurer’s Report.
7. November 2021 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $292,342.
8. November 2021 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report.
9. Authorize payment of invoice #22455 in the amount of $11,436.12 to R.E.Y.
Engineers for the West Street School ATP Connectivity Project Engineering and
Environmental Services.
10. Authorize payment of invoice #22456 in the amount of $6,204.02 to R.E.Y. Engineers
for the Olive View School ATP Connectivity Project Engineering and Environmental
Services.
11. Approve Addendum #3 and hourly rate increase for Agreement Between the City
and NorthStar for Public Works Consultant Services.
12. Authorize payment to Armstrong Consultants Inc. in the amount of $20,179.80 for
Invoice 21-216745-05 under Task Order B (Airport Master Plan); and $5,328 for
invoice 21-216746-04 under Task Order C (Airport Pavement Maintenance
Management Plan).
Councilor Valerio moved to approve Consent Items 1-12; Councilor Burnett seconded the motion.
Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None.
Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote.
H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS: None.
J. REGULAR AGENDA:
.
13. Review Mayor’s recommendations and appoint Vice Mayor and City
Representatives to various Commissions/Committees.
City Manager Miller presented the Mayor’s recommendations. Vice Mayor Demo moved to
approve the recommendations and appoint Vice Mayor and City Representatives to various
Commissions/Committees as present. Councilor Burnett seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow,
Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was
approved by a 5-0 vote.
14. Adopt Resolution 12-14-2021-01 accepting the 2021/22 California Citizen’s Options
for Public Safety (COPS) Grant in the amount of $100,000.
Police Chief Fears presented the COPS Grant and provided background information. Mayor
Snow clarified this is a reoccurring Grant and the City will not be hiring an additional Officer.
Councilor Burnett motioned to adopt Resolution 12-14-2021-01 accepting the 2021/22 California
Citizen’s Options for Public Safety (COPS) Grant in the amount of $100,000; Vice Mayor Demo
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens.
Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote.
15. Adopt Resolution 12-14-2021-02 accepting a portion of the California Citizen’s
Options for Public Safety (COPS) Grant overage.
Police Chief Fears presented the COPS grant and provided background information to utilize
unencumbered funds in the amount of $3,326.18 to purchase new interrogation room equipment
specifically for the Police Department. Vice Mayor Demo motioned to adopt Resolution 12-14-
2021-02 accepting a portion of the California Citizen’s Options for Public Safety (COPS) Grant
overage; Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and
Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote.
16. Adopt Resolution 12-14-2021-03 and authorize the City Clerk to record Tax Liens on
115 properties for delinquent water and/or sewer service accounts in the combined
total amount of $148,921.73
City Manager Miller presented this item stating that there are 118 properties delinquent in the
amount totaling $138,665.47, not $148,921.73 as listed on the Agenda. While the City expects
some grant funding will be made available, Staff is concerned with the level of bad debt. Should
grants or payments be made, the liens would be released in whole or in part depending on the
amount received. The City Clerk is requesting City Council authorization to record liens on 118
individual properties in Corning to secure payment of delinquent water and/or sewer fees as
allowed in the City’s Municipal Code. Council member Demo expressed concern that some of the
amounts owed were rather small sums. After much discussion, Vice Mayor Demo motioned to
adopt Resolution 12-14-2021-03 and authorize the City Clerk to record Tax Liens on properties for
delinquent water and/or sewer service accounts owning $200 or more. Councilor Valerio
seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and Hargens.
Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote. Clarification was
provided by the City Council that the Policy going forward was for liens to not be placed unless
$200 or more is owed.
17. Approve Agreement with the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians for the City to
Provide Independent Contractor Services for the Implementation of the Corning
Recreation Program
City Manager Miller presented a six-month extension Agreement with the Paskenta Band of
Nomlaki Indians to June 30, 2022 in the amount of $60,000 to support the Recreation Program.
At that point, the City will assume 100% of Recreation Program costs. Councilor Burnett
motioned to approve the Agreement with the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians for the City to
provide Independent Contractor Services for the implementation of the Corning Recreation
Program. Councilor Hargens seconded the motion. Ayes: Snow, Demo, Burnett, Valerio, and
Hargens. Absent/Abstain/Opposed: None. Motion was approved by a 5-0 vote.
K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR: None.
L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION: None.
M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS: City Councilmembers will report on
attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense (Requirement of Assembly
Bill 1234).
Demo:
Burnett:
Hargens:
Valerio:
Snow:
N. ADJOURNMENT!:
POSTED: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2021
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
Agenda
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
The City of Corning welcomes you to our meetings, which are regularly scheduled for the
second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Your participation and interest is encouraged and
appreciated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Corning will make available to
members of the public any special assistance necessary to participate in this meeting. The
public should contact the City Clerk’s office (530/824-7033) to make such a request.
Notification at least 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
This is an Equal Opportunity Program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law. Complaints of
discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo
Karen Burnett
Shelly Hargens
Jose “Chuy” Valerio
Mayor: Robert Snow
The Brown Act requires that the Council provide the opportunity for persons in the audience to
briefly address the Council on the subject(s) scheduled for tonight’s closed session. Is there
anyone wanting to comment on the subject(s) the Council will be discussing in closed session?
If so, please come to the podium, identify yourself and give us your comments.
C. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
D. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government
Code § 54956.8
Property: APN: 071-131-001-000
Agency Negotiator: Kristina Miller, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City and adjacent property owner.
Under Negotiation: Terms of use of the property.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government
Code § 54956.8
Properties: APN: 071-136-001-000, 071-136-002-000, 071-136-003-000, 071-136-
004-000, 071-136-005-000, 071-136-006-000, 071-136-007-000, 071-136-008-000,
071-136-009-000, 071-136-010-000, 071-136-011-000
Agency Negotiator: Kristina Miller, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City and Felix Bill Family LTD, Hildebrandt Family Trust,
and Conway Revocable Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
E. ADJOURN TO REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND REPORT ON
CLOSED SESSION:
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
CITY OF CORNING
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
794 THIRD STREET
This is an Equal Opportunity Program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law. Complaints of
discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL: Council: Dave Demo
Karen Burnett
Shelly Hargens
Jose “Chuy” Valerio
Mayor: Robert Snow
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the City Manager.
D. INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Burnett.
E. PROCLAMATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, APPOINTMENTS, PRESENTATIONS:
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: If there is anyone in the
audience wishing to speak on items not already set on the Agenda, please come to the
podium, and briefly identify the matter you wish to have placed on the Agenda. The
Commission will then determine if such matter will be placed on the Agenda for this meeting,
scheduled for a subsequent meeting, or recommend other appropriate action. If the matter is
placed on tonight's Agenda, you will have the opportunity later in the meeting to return to the
podium to discuss the issue. The law prohibits the Commission from taking formal action on
the issue, however unless it is placed on the Agenda for a later meeting so that interested
members of the public will have a chance to appear and speak on the subject.
G. CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items listed on the Consent Agenda be acted
on simultaneously unless a Councilmember or members of the audience request separate
discussion and/or action.
1. Waive reading, except by title, of any Ordinance under consideration at this meeting
for either introduction or passage, per Government Code Section 36934.
2. Waive the reading and approve the Minutes of the November 23, 2021 City Council
Closed Session and Regular Council Meeting with any necessary corrections:
3. December 8, 2021 Claim Warrant in the amount of $350,337.19.
4. December 8, 2021 Business License Report.
5. November 2021 Wages & Salaries: $492,717.85
6. November 2021 Treasurer’s Report.
7. November 2021 Building Permit Valuation Report in the amount of $292,342.
8. November 2021 City of Corning Wastewater Operations Summary Report.
9. Authorize payment of invoice #22455 in the amount of $11,436.12 to R.E.Y.
Engineers for the West Street School ATP Connectivity Project Engineering and
Environmental Services.
10. Authorize payment of invoice #22456 in the amount of $6,204.02 to R.E.Y. Engineers
for the Olive View School ATP Connectivity Project Engineering and Environmental
Services.
11. Approve Addendum #3 and hourly rate increase for Agreement Between the City
and NorthStar for Public Works Consultant Services.
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
12. Authorize payment to Armstrong Consultants Inc. in the amount of $20,179.80 for
Invoice 21-216745-05 under Task Order B (Airport Master Plan); and $5,328 for
invoice 21-216746-04 under Task Order C (Airport Pavement Maintenance
Management Plan).
H. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS:
J. REGULAR AGENDA:
.
13. Review Mayor’s recommendations and appoint Vice Mayor and City
Representatives to various Commissions/Committees.
14. Adopt Resolution 12-14-2021-01 accepting the 2021/22 California Citizen’s Options
for Public Safety (COPS) Grant in the amount of $100,000.
15. Adopt Resolution 12-14-2021-02 accepting a portion of the California Citizen’s
Options for Public Safety (COPS) Grant overage.
16. Adopt Resolution 12-14-2021-03 and authorize the City Clerk to record Tax Liens on
115 properties for delinquent water and/or sewer service accounts in the combined
total amount of $148,921.73
17. Approve Agreement with the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians for the City to
Provide Independent Contractor Services for the Implementation of the Corning
Recreation Program
K. ITEMS PLACED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE FLOOR:
L. COMMUNICATIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, AND INFORMATION:
M. REPORTS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS: City Councilmembers will report on
attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense (Requirement of Assembly
Bill 1234).
Demo:
Burnett:
Hargens:
Valerio:
Snow:
N. ADJOURNMENT!:
POSTED: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2021
THE CITY OF CORNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
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